Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The group of the element M in the periodic table should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The elements are arranged in periodic table as increasing order of
(b)
Interpretation:
Name of the element
Concept Introduction:
Molar mass is defined as average
The formula to calculate mass percent composition for each element is,
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